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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.20, 572.89 and 162.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.20, 572.89 and 162.94 is: 244.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.20 : 572.89 = 162.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.20/572.89 = 162.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.20x = 572.89 × 162.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.20x = 93,346.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,346.70/382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.24

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